Little did Beni know, but Joey, a student at UT Austin, needed help in more ways than one. Find out how an Uber ride changed Joey’s life forever on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about this story here: https://www.today.com/parents/family/uber-driver-stayed-passenger-er-rcna231645

Med school is VERY expensive. What if one day someone said, “Hey, lemme help you out with some of the cost?” This just happened at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU. Find out more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” 

Learn more about this story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/tcu-class-of-2026-medical-students-spring-semester-paid-for-anonymous-1-8-million-gift/

For some kids, the lunchroom can be a place of embarrassment and shame, but not at Taylor ISD. Find out what someone in the community just did for some students on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about this act of generosity here: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/anonymous-donor-pays-to-cover-all-taylor-isd-lunch-debt

Last year, Gary and his wife were rushing to catch a flight at DFW when all of a sudden, he went into cardiac arrest. Two heroes saved his life with CPR and now he’s looking for them. Can you help? Find out how on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about Gary and his story here: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/10/04/his-heart-stopped-at-dfw-airport-now-hes-looking-for-his-saviors/

Do you have a dream? Never give up on it. Find out how one man’s dream of learning to read is coming true at the age of 66 on KCBI's “The Heartbeat of Texas."

Learn more about Servennia here: https://www.newschannel10.com/2025/10/05/man-learning-read-66-encourages-others-all-you-have-do-is-want-learn/

For the last few years, 45 students from Gatesville Junior High have looked after a stretch of FM 107. It’s all for science and learning leadership skills. Maybe they’ll inspire you to do the same where you live? Listen for more on KCBI’s "The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about the FM 107 upkeep here: https://www.kwtx.com/2025/10/01/gatesville-students-adopt-highway-keep-central-texas-beautiful/

Chaltu needed an emergency C-section, and during all the chaos and fear, there was a nurse who stood right by her side and kept her calm the whole time. Chaltu wanted to thank her, but never got her name. Find out more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about Chaltu's story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/mom-reunites-north-texas-nurse-saved-baby-life-eight-years/

October is a big month for weddings, but it’s also State Fair of Texas time... Why not combine the two? That’s what Lonice and Charles just did. Hear more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Watch the wedding video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Geh6XRD8y/

Martha Farr from Tarrant County says everyone has God-given gifts, and she’s using hers twice a week to bless kids at Westpark Elementary School in Benbrook. Find out how on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about Martha and her gift here: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article312040663.html

Every year, the State Fair of Texas awards individuals or organizations that demonstrate qualities Texans hold dear: resilience, loyalty, generosity, and selflessness. For 2025, the Pride of Texas Award goes to camp counselors that saved lives during the July 4th Central Texas flooding. Find out more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about these camp counselors here: https://bigtex.com/state-fair-of-texas-honors-central-texas-camp-counselors-with-2025-pride-of-texas-award/